Museo de Murales Teotihuacanos "Beatriz de la Fuente"
The monuments at Teotihuacan were once decorated with colourful murals. Samples of these are to be found in this museum, together with an explanation of the techniques used and other related objects. There is also a provisional explanation of the script.
About the museum

Inaugurated in 2001 and refurbished in 2006, this museum shows visitors another aspect of the ancient city of Teotihuacan, were every building was once decorated with many different kinds of painting. 

This space contains a large number of mural fragments, as well as models and detailed information about the work involved in creating a mural. The range of exhibits—organized by nine themes spread across 13 different galleries—also includes a vast collection of archeological artefacts, notably stone carvings, obsidian pieces and pottery. 

In addition to the various examples of Teotihuacan artwork—particularly the architecture, sculpture and painting—visitors to this museum will also learn more about this culture’s worldview. In the specific case of muralism, an explanation is provided for the technique, the writing method (still not deciphered in its entirety) and chronology, based on the technical and artistic developments, as well as the connection with ideology and religion according to research into these artworks that date back at least 1,500 years. 

January 2001
January 2006
Practical information
Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00 hrs.

Included in the entrance to the Archeological Site

  • Sundays free for Mexican citizens
  • Free entrance for Mexicans under 13 years old
  • Free entrance for Mexican students and teachers
  • Free entrance for Mexican senior citizens
  • No Smoking
  • No entry with food
  • Pets not allowed
  • No Flash
Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacán, Carretera Ecatepec-Pirámides km 22 +600, C.P. 55800, Municipio de Teotihuacán, Estado de México, México.
Acceso es por la puerta 3.

From Mexico City, take Federal Highway 85D for Pachuca. After a few miles a turn off leads to the archeological zone, entrance is via the Gate 3. Alternatively, from Mexico City, take Federal Highway 132D "Ecatepec-Pirámides" and follow the signs for Gate 3.


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